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Health Tip: Buy Safe Toys

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  • (HealthDayNews) -- Before you buy those toy fire engines or dress-up dolls this year, make sure the products are safe for children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises.

    The agency offers these suggestions:

    • Select toys to suit the age, abilities, skills and interest level of the child. Toys that are too advanced could pose safety hazards to younger children.
    • For infants, toddlers and children who still like to place objects in their mouth, avoid toys with small parts that could pose a fatal choking hazard.
    • For all children under age 8, avoid toys that have sharp edges and points.
    • Do not buy toys with electric heating elements for children under age 8.
    • Check to make sure the toy is well constructed.
    • Once the toy is opened, discard its plastic wrap immediately to avoid suffocation.

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